East Arkansas Community College
Tel:
(870)633-4480
- As an open-door, two-year institution of higher education, East Arkansas Community College's primary focus is a commitment to learning by educating and preparing students to become responsible citizens and contributing members of society.
School Highlights
- East Arkansas Community College serves 1,268 students (43% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is same as the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- East Arkansas Community College is the only community colleges within Saint Francis County, AR.
- The nearest community college to East Arkansas Community College is Arkansas State University Mid-South (31.4 miles away).
Top Placements
East Arkansas Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| East Arkansas Community College | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 50 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,268 students | 1,650 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 541 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 727 students | 926 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% |
| % Black | 34% | 19% |
| % White | 57% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.48 |
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| College Completion Rate | 13% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,800 | $28,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The College is dedicated to promoting the intellectual and cultural advancement of the community and to fostering tolerance and mutual respect among its members by offering the human and physical resources of the College. Through these efforts and through its cooperation with other educational institutions, the College is an active partner in the economic and social progress of Eastern Arkansas. Our primary focus is providing students with information and tools to help them make good choices. Academic advisors work closely with students throughout their college stay to establish trust and cultivate long-term advisor-advisee relationships. Students can expect to receive advising that encompasses exploration of life goals; exploration of vocational goals; program and course choices; and scheduling courses. The Learning Resource Center opened in December of 2000. The 15,000 square foot building houses the EACC Library, the Business and Industry Training Center, Continuing and Community Education, Tech Prep, the Distance Learning Lab, the Multimedia Lab, two conference rooms, and two classrooms. EACC offers many opportunities for students to participate in music courses and activities.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to East Arkansas Community College is Arkansas State University Mid-South (31.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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